Learning the Basics of Code in GameMaker

Once you've become familiar with the GameMaker IDE, you probably want to start writing some code to make things happen. Let's take a crash course in writing some code to make things happen! GameMaker Language (GML) is most similar to JavaScript, and if you've ever used that before, a lot of it should look pretty similar. If you haven't, this video will show you everything you need to get started learning the basics! 0:00 Introduction 1:51 What is a computer program? 2:07 Variables and expressions 3:52 Math 7:14 Functions 9:43 Special math constants 10:29 If, else, and control flow 13:41 Strings 14:52 Making the player follow the mouse 17:44 Keyboard checking functions, and moving with the arrow keys 20:00 Coordinate systems in GameMaker 21:07 Another way of doing keyboard movement 23:18 Using WASD to move 25:39 The end The GameMaker manual: https://manual.gamemaker.io/monthly/e... You should all go wishlist Wizarducks and the Lost Hat: https://store.steampowered.com/app/27... #GameMaker #GameMakerTutorial #GameMakerBeginning - - - - I've now made that Patreon:   / wizardragon   That promised social media link spam.   / dragonitespam   Transition / idle music is by my old friend Kamex:    / greatgabite   Rate, comment, subscribe, watch more, enjoy!